Killer on the Loose | Short Horror Film

An escaped killer lurks in the shadows of an isolated home on Halloween night. "Killer on the Loose" is episode one of THE WITCHING SEASON horror anthology.
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Written/Directed/Shot/Cut: Michael Ballif
Produced by: Parker Marcroft
Associate Producer: James Morris
Executive Producer: Michael Ballif
Story by: Stephen Ballif, Allen Bradford, Michael Ballif
Music by: Randin Graves
Cast: Hailey Nebeker, James Morris, Autumn Russell
Makeup FX: Tyler Russell (Killer Krow Effects)
Production Designer/Gaffer: Allen Bradford
Art Director/Script Supervisor: Sadie Z Ballif
Sound Design: Michael Ballif
Grip/Production Assistants: Jordan Swenson, Stephen Ballif, Parker Marcroft
Halloween Decorations by: Vintage Beistle Halloween Collection
Special Thanks: Joel & Maria Bradford
Film Festivals:
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Peurto Rico Horror Film Festival (2016)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - LeglessCorpse Film Festival (2016)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Scare LA Film Festival (2016)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Halloween International Film Festival (2016)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Spooky Empire Horror Film Festiavl (2016)
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[@johnharvath7835]

When I think of Halloween, I think of your intro. It's the best!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thanks John! That's all we could ever hope for.

[@stephenjparry]

I love how simple the story was, yet you were able to build the suspense so much. The acting, cinematography, sound, score, coloring, set dressing, and everything else lend itself to the story and the intensity without drawing too much attention to itself. Can't wait to see more!

[@cfdshark797]

Don't ever change your intro. It is absolute perfection.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thanks Christie. We're gonna keep it for season two. :D

[@chavlaz]

M. Night ain't got shit on that twist.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Chris K Hahaha, thanks for watching!

[@flerma223]

Dude, Shyamalan has nothing on this director and writer, lol.

[@kristaharmon1594]

Chris K M. Night sucks anyway...especially "The Village"

[@-ex-3360]

First off, the intro sold me already. The music and shots were excellent and reminded me of the Halloween 4 opening. No dialogue, no background information, and suspense. This film was awesome. It was so simple and yet, so effective. I love the swerve at the end. You made the girl seem like a helpless victim and the man, a psycho. They switched to the end, which was a nice closing conclusion. Awesome film, awesome shots, awesome build-up, awesome everything!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

xExPLiCiTx Thank you so much. So happy to hear that this worked for you. Halloween 4 was definitely an inspiration for the series intro! That's one of the most atmospheric Halloween moments ever put to film. Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out the rest of the series!

[@sajidha.ppanakkal9207]

Running to hide with torch light on!! What an intelligent lady 😅

[@WonderWomanblack]

THIS WAS AWESOME!!! It deserves way more views and likes. That Twist was EVERYTHING.

[@hrproduction8688]

Michael, now this is what you call a proper WEBISODE. Great job Regards, Eraj.

[@EefsBeatz]

This is brilliant. Had me on the edge of the seat. The way it was shot and the music was amazing!

[@lifeishard74]

This was by far one of the most shocking horror stories I've seen on KZbin. It had the most incredible plot; talk about a genius storyline! I was completely surprised at the end of this, and my jaw literally dropped. I just kept saying NO WAY! OMG! You know how to come up with one creative story; I absolutely LOVED THIS! I especially admired/noticed every single detail you put into each and every scene considering this was around Halloween. The pumpkins, the fog, the wind blowing, the graveyard, spooky houses, the corn field and scarecrow, everyone's lawns decorated with the perfect decorations. I noticed every little detail and you certainly put a lot of thought and time into this project. Congratulations, and I applaud you on a perfect job. This was definitely a 10/10 and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your future projects. You are so very talented! Keep up the amazing work 👍👌💯🔝

[@pentexd]

That moustache was magnificent.

[@theadamdisney]

This was amazing. I had worry about an amateur feel to the film, but not at all. This was great, spooky, creepy and suspenseful. I didn't see it coming at all. :) I love it, I can't wait to see more from you guys.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+TheRockChild Thank you so much. Glad we didn't disappoint! More to come.

[@Corbra_]

I like the twist at the end

[@elis5177]

Excellent film! Love the twist. Well done guys

[@jacoblangstonforever]

I was puckered up so hard throughout this video. Great job!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Jacob Langston Lol, thanks one million man!

[@secondhandguru3558]

Lol!

[@lilkreh]

Must get scared eazy aye I was not scared or shocked but good video not dissing

[@user-of8dt4xc1u]

​@@witchingseasonfilms ام شعر اصفر من قتلها

[@trishazechel8402]

When the trick ends up with a bloody treat.

[@AllTheNasties]

WOW that had me stressed out from the suspense! The halloween decorations and house were amazing, I want to live there

[@sneakyskunk1]

Yikes! If this thrilling entry is the first, I can not wait to see what you folks have in store for subsequent installments! Amazing work, as usual.

[@yourson9647]

Love the atmosphere,love the feel of Halloween/fall in this!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thank you so much!

[@Dirtygnomedan]

Love the twist at the end!!!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Hey Ghouls! We wanted to let you know that our first feature film "THEY LIVE INSIDE US" will be releasing on VOD October 6th, 2020! The film is available NOW for pre-order on Apple TV/iTunes! See the OFFICIAL TRAILER: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqGYlmuiirqKjck.

[@BandHful]

REALLY appreciate that Sprint ad right at the climax of this film with me having the volume at max.

[@pmc1649]

The only cliches missing here are the full moon behind the cloud routine and the piano playing itself.

[@AMbradfordfilms]

And?

[@pmc1649]

@@AMbradfordfilms Fresh inspired shorts are stimulating & rad. Cliche filled shorts are ploppy.

[@Memento_Mori]

This is so well done. The quality and production is insane.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Whitelash Dood. You're so well done. Thanks for watching! :D

[@MattLoftus85]

Great Carpenter feels on this short slasher, i LOVE anthologies and my hats off to you lot on this. Looking forward to your future projects, hopefully in time for Halloween :)

[@ArgentoFan]

This is such a great series, very entertaining. The intros wonderful, takes me back to my 80's childhood.

[@romansoni21]

I just loved the end. Simple but great !

[@RWHITE3]

Just stumbled onto this by way of researching the new movie. Wow. This is a super impressive short. The camera angles are perfect; nice, crisp, flowing feel to the scene transitions. And a totally legit surprise ending. So, so good. Kudos

[@SuperfreakMedia]

Really great work on this, been looking forward to the first episode for a while! Loved the attention to detail throughout, cannot wait for more!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Superfreak Media Seriously, thanks for the support. People like you make it worth while. There is much more to come!

[@SuperfreakMedia]

Anytime! Love supporting fellow horror filmmakers, especially people like yourself who are incredibly talented, cannot wait for more!

[@FleetProductions]

Great stuff man!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Fleet Productions Thanks for watching!

[@fallowtheleader]

Ahhh I love it! I am so incredibly impressed and I think everyone will agree that it was worth the wait! Amazing job!

[@user-sf4xo3nd4t]

Pretty good film guys, the ending was awesome

[@carlos-ricardochambers8486]

Wow! Congratulations this is the best slasher short I've seen on KZbin. Acting. Pacing. Mood. Atmosphere. Music. Night of the living dead playing out alongside your protagonist. This ones got it all. Exceptional..and talk about a twist ending.4 stars.. A triumph 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@scatterbrainedproductions267]

Fabulous opening sequence!!!

[@phillipayoung10]

Excellent!! Jason would be proud!!

[@mcj6119]

Awesome from beginning to end!

Same twist from the "Killer at Large" episode of Tales From The Crypt, but well done.

[@jayhi5479]

Nice Time Soft Yes and that's also one of my favorite episodes

[@lloydjones6944]

Fantastic short horror film! enjoyed every minute of it

[@DaveDoesCambodia]

I love this and "Princess" as well. Great job by the cast and crew. I can tell there's a lot of passion for the genre that went into this and I appreciate it. Hopefully there will be more to come soon!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+David Royce Thank you very much, David. There is much more to come! We are now in pre-production on episode #3. Stay tuned!

[@EldritchEyeFilms]

Incredibly well done, simple but effective. Absolutely loved the atmosphere created with all the Halloween decorations.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Ryan Elliott Thank you, sir! Also, that's a badass profile pic you have there.

[@qlipothian]

Although I expected a twist this short is still very impressive.

[@tha_12c25]

amazing twist, I did not see that coming

[@FivePastMidnight]

This is amazing, you certainly have real talent and I hope you continue to do this. I look forward to seeing more!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Kristophor Graden Thank you so much!

[@riottkicks2258]

Nice use of classic horror jump-scares here, really freaked me out. Overall, I really enjoyed this and totally inspired me for my media trailer project which is a slasher. :)

[@Mjieyo]

I'm getting Halloween 4 vibes from the intro. Love it!

[@aviewfroma-broad5050]

Yesterday I was sharpening my kitchen knives and thinking about all the short horror films and horror films in general. This is the third short tonight with a slasher theme. My pet peeves with how they put the knives in women's hands are with the blade down. And then they strike with an upward swing down towards the chest. Anyone who has cut and sliced beef or a thick uncooked roast knows that a knife does not penetrate like flesh is butter. Swingin down like that, the other person has a lot of time to see the swing and push the arm aside. Or grab the arm and twist. Plus, unless the person is extremely knowledgable about knives, it would hit the breast bone first and deflect. And those big knives are not always the pointiest because you use the back end a lot for chopping. A filleting knife has way more point. The blade should be facing up - and upwards thrust starting mid-belly and angling/slicing or full-body strength stab would be the most effective. Women are always put with the knife held out in front of themselves when it's easy for someone to the side to take the wrist, twist and disarm. Much better to have the knife held down to the side of the body then when the bad person gets close. Upwards thrust. Make sure they are dead before you run. My mom always taught me "don't leave a live enemy at your back. END OF PEEVE.

[@dertodesking8379]

Really cool!

[@ath83]

Very well done, Michael! Solid piece of work, as usual. I'm eagerly awaiting more.

[@MichaelBallif]

+Austin Hodgson Thanks a lot, man. Glad you liked it! Hope to see more from you soon.

[@jonathanmelville3373]

Very good!!! I've been watching this channel for months waiting for the first episode and I wasn't disappointed. You've nailed the story line, and the setting of Halloween night was perfect. Can't wait for the next one!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Jonathan Melville Too very kind. We appreciate that. More to come!

[@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink]

This was brilliant what a great twist!

[@deepenovich7311]

Very wonderful and I finally saw a different twist. Thank you for a breath of fresh (horrifying) air.

[@preythemantis5731]

That was a good twist

[@adamoxendine7682]

WOOOW!! THIS WAS AWESOME!!

[@RodZombie]

Excellent work. a job done well! Major kudos to all involved.

[@PenjaminFranklyn]

Excellent work.

[@williamdunkley5791]

wow, downright amazing! production is on point fellas. great plot, i sure didn't see that coming.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+William Dunkley Thanks Dunkley! Need to get you in another film sometime!

[@kavinprasath6457]

Omg such an unexpected twist, I didn't expected that she is a killer

[@bryandiem523]

Really enjoyed this! Can't wait for the next episode.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Bee Ryan Diem Thanks for tuning in, Bee!

[@Rileyhyde]

This was freaking awesome, All around. Way better quality, directing, acting and everything else, than many feature films with way bigger budgets. I wish I had about 20 million and could finance you guys to make a full feature film.

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Ah wow, thanks a ton man. That really means a lot. Stay tuned, we're going to be launching a crowdfunding campaign here shortly to raise funds for our first feature!

[@planetsteveo]

brilliant twist

[@DnekarAtkinsonVeriusz]

Very cool. Like the ending.

[@albertchehade9916]

What a twist indeed.....

[@hpond69]

Really enjoyed this. Had a great Halloween feel to it.

[@kevinkhaliseansmom]

awesome!! caught me totally off guard!

[@PerryPlatt]

Wow, that was great! Very well done!

[@michaelbarone9120]

Outstanding!

[@jany2224]

Superb! Did not see that coming!

[@fxmorin439]

Entire story makes 0 sense considering the twist but ambiance was spot on.

[@loveland2556]

What are surprised twist! Excellent!!

[@federicamantovani8443]

Wow! You are the best! I love the halloween atmosphere that you create, and your intro is amazing! Please make other videos :)

[@jennifersmith2277]

Omg what a ending

[@roccgg]

Fabulous job

[@jayklapka559]

great short! filmed real well

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Jay Klapka Thanks Jay.

[@zeo1chris]

WELL MADE! only even thought of the ending like a few seconds before the actual reveal... most "blockbusters" telegraph that way before the climax of the film, good film :D

[@Pomsbunny]

Excellent!!! Thank you.

[@jennifersmith2277]

Amazing job

[@realjimmyd]

You guys do fantastic work dig your logo intro too has halloween 4 all over it and puts you in that nastalgia frame right away bravo

[@ctl6985]

Saw the twist coming but it was still done well

[@witchingseasonfilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@BLRobinFL]

Great movie. Well done.

[@rosabellelopez7923]

nice one thanks guys

[@caseywalker6144]

Fantastic!

[@qqa3696]

Thank you so much...very nice short Horror Film !!!...

[@HaloBalla]

Great work!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+HaloBalla Thanks! :D

[@gigivalenti]

Really good... Good job

[@ekwok117]

This is awesome, bud!

[@witchingseasonfilms]

+Edmond Kwok Thanks Strikah!

[@waderaney7]

Excellent n twisted

[@c-tha-man9463]

NIce...Didn't expect that!! : )

[@pedromalungkot2353]

Good job

[@junesaez4273]

I didn’t expect that😲

[@carpenter1274]

Thank you guys these films are awesome and soo real life like. 👍👍 i put these right beside rod serling films. You are definitely my 2nd tho without doubt.

[@hearmyvoice1651]

woah...brilliantly made..even though i already had a feeling that the woman was the killer even when the guy was having a mask.Good job guys.I like diving straight into the story.

[@joanwallace1373]

Well I'll be...I did not see that coming! KUDOS for a great play on the killer! GreT actors also!

[@octobermourn]

Great film I'm a big fan of any type of horror be it film or books and this was a very good film loved the twist at the end. I'm looking forward to more of you films

[@garethmorgan8326]

Sublime !

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

Wowwwww. A certain channel wants to be the center of attention and 💣 💣 💣 it’s working. Well done job

[@wendymonette9958]

Awesome twist. 5/5

[@rivasholanda2178]

Extraordináry.video very very Good! !! Happy HALOWEEN.....👻💀

[@marleyacres]

MY FAVE!

[@G.Haze.1787]

Nice Twist...

[@annafrancis5530]

Love It!!!